Get your clergy credentials at Christian Leaders Alliance. This ordination path Christian Leaders Alliance include Licensed and Ordained prenames and two specific roles: Officiants and Ministers. All Officiants have the prename “Licensed.” Some of Minister roles are prenamed licensed and others are prename Ordained. All roles are considered an ordination status at Christian Leaders Alliance. 

The Role of the Officiant in Christianity

The Officiant serves as a clergy member, leading in key life events such as transitions and celebrations. Their main duties include teaching, overseeing vow exchanges, conducting ceremonies, and delivering blessings. While some officiants may also be ministers, their focus is primarily on officiating.

The role of the officiant has biblical roots, tracing back to Melchizedek, who blessed Abraham and shared bread and wine with him. This early example set a precedent for officiants to facilitate divine interactions and blessings.

Officiants today resemble Old Testament priests in leading community ceremonies and teaching religious principles, as outlined in Leviticus 10:11. They are part of the clergy, serving the community and continuing practices established in biblical times.

The Christian Leaders Alliance offers programs for various officiant roles, such as Wedding Officiant, Romance Officiant, Funeral Officiant, and Ministry Officiant focusing on specialized training and clergy recognition. These programs are designed for individuals called to ministry in specific areas.

Local churches are encouraged to use officiant programs to address specific needs with volunteers. Officiants play a crucial role in the community, connecting people with religious teachings during significant life events without requiring the broader skills of counseling or coaching typically expected of ministers.

The Officiant Roles at Christian Leaders Alliance

Most Officiant roles focus on specific areas of service, offering training tailored to each topic. Currently, the Christian Leaders Alliance offers the following Officiant roles:

Wedding Officiant – Wedding Officiants are licensed to conduct pre-marriage counseling, assist in wedding preparations, and perform wedding ceremonies. 

To become a Wedding Officiant, the Christian Leaders Alliance requires students to complete the Wedding Officiant Skills Course and join the Christian Leaders Alliance by submitting one recommendation for Level One Endorsement, along with an updated ministry profile in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory.  

Romance Officiant – Romance Officiants help people find, maintain and celebrate longterm relationships in Christ are trained to serve in the following capacities:

  • Hold consultations with individuals on romance-related issues, providing input and encouragement while maintaining good standing.
  • Meet with individuals and couples as a clergy member specializing in romance and long-term romantic relationship ministry.
  • Enjoy clergy status rights, including confidentiality in conversations as afforded to clergy members.
  • Minister through Bible Studies to clients and congregants.
  • Officiate at romantic events such as engagements and anniversaries.

To become a Romance Officiant, the Christian Leaders Alliance requires students to complete the Romance Officiant Skills Course and join the Christian Leaders Alliance by submitting one recommendation for Level One Endorsement, along with an updated ministry profile in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory. See Course and Enroll. 

Funeral Officiant – Funeral Officiants are trained to serve individuals and families in their times of grief, including conducting funerals. They serve in the following capacities:

  • Function as a Funeral Officiant in a clergy role.
  • Articulate Christian Theology concerning death, the afterlife, and final resurrections.
  • Plan funerals with diverse groups of people.
  • Craft appropriate funeral messages.
  • Conduct funerals and serve in follow-up.

To become a Funeral Officiant, the Christian Leaders Alliance requires students to complete the Funeral Officiant Skills Course and join the Christian Leaders Alliance by submitting one recommendation for Level One Endorsement, along with an updated ministry profile in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory. See Course and Enroll.

Ministry Officiant – Ministry Officiants are trained in the essentials of ministry, elevating what might have been considered lay ministry to a clergy-level role through rigorous training.

Ministry Officiants are allowed to serve in the following capacities:

  • Serve in various settings as a licensed clergy member in the ordination program at Christian Leaders Alliance.
  • Perform religious duties such as administering the Lord’s Supper and performing baptisms.
  • Offer prayers and blessings across various settings.
  • Visit the sick in hospitals (note: most hospitals require you to have a Christian Leaders Alliance Clergy ID in your possession).
  • Serve as a pastor or minister in a house church.
  • Serve at churches as a local minister in good standing.

To become a Ministry Officiant, the Christian Leaders Alliance requires students to complete the Ministry Officiant Skills Course and join the Christian Leaders Alliance by submitting one recommendation for Level One Endorsement, along with an updated ministry profile in the Christian Leaders Alliance Directory. See Course and Enroll. 

The Officiant roles at the Christian Leaders Institute offer exciting ministry opportunities for called Christians. These roles often launch individuals into further training and ordination levels.

Minister Credential Program

THE LEVELS OF TRAINING AND CREDENTIALING AT CHRISTIAN LEADERS ALLIANCE

How many Minister Roles does the Christian Leaders Alliance offer through Christian Leaders Institute? 

You can get ordained online through three levels of training, with Fifteen roles.

DIAKONOS (PRIMARY ROLES) 

Field Minister  – The Field minister builds on the Licensed Christian Wedding Officiant role and takes you one step further in being recognized as a minister. The Field Minister will also upgrade a local lay minister to a clergy status so that you can serve more effectively in your local church or community.  This is a top-rated program if you want to get ordained online through Christian Leaders Alliance. 

This role is ideal for: 

  • Retired Christians who want to serve
  • Church Elders
  • Church Deacons 
  • Business Leaders 
  • Home School Moms
  • More

Coaching Minister – Coaching Minister is a licensed clergy status program. You are considered a licensed minister who is also a coach or life coach. This program builds on the previous program as well. 

Licensed Minister – The Licensed Minister opens the door for you to minister in various ways in your church or community. This minister role is among the most popular minister roles at the Christian Leaders Institute. 

Licensed Ministry Chaplain – The Licensed Ministry Chaplain is perfect for those called to serve at local fire departments or civic organizations as volunteers. 

Ordained Minister – This minister role is the first ordination clergy role granted through Christian Leaders Alliance using the training at Christian Leaders Institute. This role allows you to do all the essential functions of ordained ministry.  You will need three recommendations for this role. 

Each of these roles includes specialization that can be added, such as youth or marriage. Click here for a list of specializations.

Advance in your Clergy Training and Recognition Journey

Next, look at “Prebuteros and Episcopos” roles offered through Christian Leaders Institute in partnership with Christian Leaders Alliance. 

All the following Prebuteros and Episcopos roles build on the previous clergy recognitions. You will be considered an ordained minister as your foundation. These roles help you go deeper and make you more confident and competent to serve in ministry.

PRESBUTEROS (ADVANCED ORDAINED ROLES) 

Evangelist – The Evangelist is trained in specialized courses in sharing Christianity. 

Professional Coaching Minister – This minister role credentials you with advanced minister training connected with your coaching training. 

Pastor/ Shepherd/ Priest – This role credentials you for advanced pastoral leadership in a local church. 

Bi-Vocational Pastor/ Shepherd/ Priest – This minister role is perfect for someone who seeks to pastor a local church as a bi-vocational pastor. 

Ordained Ministry Chaplain – This ministry chaplain role gives you more confidence and competence as you serve your community. 

EPISCOPOS (MINISTRY MASTERY ORDAINED ROLES)

Commissioned Minister – This role prepares you to serve in many denominational minister programs. Check your local denomination for their specific requirements. 

Apostle/ Missionary – This role is for the spreaders of Christianity in their communities. This role gives advanced training about how to spread Christianity systematically. 

Minister of the Word – This Minister role gives you over 123 college training credits, explicitly focusing on most areas covered in ministry training at Christian Leaders Institute. In addition, the Minister of the Word is a super spreader of Christian influence. 

Kingdom Chaplain – The Kingdom Chaplain is a super spreader of ministry in minister-chaplain-appropriate areas. This role is ideal for a corporate chaplain or a Community developer. 

Conclusion: 

Please note these are not “instant ordinations” that you can buy; this is a rigorous credible program from a recognized online ministry training school and a recognized alliance of clergy leaders.

Clergy Recognition Kit Options 

Packages are for all those who complete the requirements for all Officiants and all Ministers ordination path programs. Depending on the requirement you complete, you will the title licensed or ordained will be included in the title of your roll. 

MINISTER/CLERGY ESSENTIAL

This minister kit gives you the essential items needed to physically verify and recognize you with clergy status through the Christian Leaders Alliance.

The Clergy Essential Kit includes:

  • Identification Card (ID Card) – Sold individually $50
  • Letter of Good Standing – Sold separately $50
  • Embossed Clergy Certificate – Sold independently $62.50

Total $162.50

Clergy Essential Package Cost: $150 

CLERGY PLUS

This minister/clergy kit is the best value. Not only do you get all the items in the Essential Kit, but you also receive a Clergy bumper sticker, parking pass, and clergy cap.

The Plus Kit Includes:

  • Identification Card (ID Card) – Sold individually $50
  • Letter of Good Standing – Sold individually $50
  • Embossed Clergy Certificate – Sold separately $62.50
  • Clergy Bumper Sticker – Sold separately $15
  • Parking Pass – Sold separately $25
  • Clergy Cap – Sold separately $25

Total $225

Clergy Plus Package Cost – $200

MINISTER/CLERGY PREMIUM

This kit gives you the minister premium products listed below. It also includes our high-quality polo shirt and many more items.

The Premium Kit includes:

  • Identification Card (ID Card) – Sold individually $50
  • Letter of Good Standing – Sold separately $50
  • Embossed Clergy Certificate – Sold individually $62.50
  • Parking Pass – Sold individually $25
  • Clergy Bumper Sticker – $15
  • Kooty Key – Sold individually $10
  • Clergy Cap – Sold separately $25
  • Engraved Clergy Ring – Sold individually $50
  • Quality Christian Leaders Alliance Clergy Shirt – Sold individually $50

Total $350.00

Minister/Clergy Premium Package Cost – $300